Technical Project Manager
Location: US, CA, Palo Alto
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Computer Software

Company profile:
Declara is focused on bringing data to life. Our technology platform uses machine learning, search, algorithms and recommendations to develop learning paths for individuals, making learning a constant discovery.Learning isn't just our product, it's what we do everyday. Work with a small focused team. You'll push and be pushed. Tackle the toughest technical challenges as you create products that can transform organizations across the globe. Do something meaningful. We're changing how the world nurtures and develops talent. We are located in Palo Alto, Boise and Mexico.

Job description:
Are you hyper organized and ready to work? Do you have a meticulous attention to detail and dedication to producing quality software? We are changing the way the world thinks about social learning and collaboration and we need your help. We are looking for a Technical Project Manager who will be charged with overseeing and facilitating project team needs, in an Agile environment, to help teams succeed, forecasting resource planning, planning development, leading stand ups, reviewing test plans, identifying what’s in the backlog and ultimately creating an environment supportive for Developers and QA.If you have experience working within an Agile development environment, are a polished communicator and have exceptional team-building, collaboration and facilitation skills, you might be the perfect person to join our fast-growing team.Together we will make learning and collaboration more universal, relevant, engaging, and accessible.To be successful we’ll expect you to:Own the agile process and execute multiple scrums; help educate the team on agile process issuesIdentify team improvement opportunities and look externally for best practicesTrack and communicate the progress of the team each day (using Burndown charts, etc.)Track and communicate the overall progress of the release (using Burndowns, burnups, Cumulative Flow, etc.)Ensure the team has capacity recorded, and that it is correctly balanced, for each Sprint (If someone is over capacity, then encourage the team to take some of the load)Make sure there is no hidden work, i.e., everything the Delivery Team is working on is acknowledged and accounted forProvide visibility on status and progress, particularly working with Program Manager and Product Owner TeamEscalate issues that are blocking the team’s progress (to Program Manager, Product Owner Team, Managers, etc.)Work with the Product Owner Team to make sure User Stories are acceptedEnsures entire team is engagedSchedule meetings (e.g., Daily Scrum, etc.)Work with the Product Owner Team to make sure User Stories meet Definition of ReadyFacilitate retrospectives; Follow-up on actions from retrospectivesHelp the team to improve in the areas they have identifiedManage ‘Work In Progress Limits’, i.e., make sure the team is not working on too many items at once, and help them get into a flow of starting and completing work in a predictable wayEncourage the team to look for opportunities to help each other outMake sure there are no scope changes during the Sprint without discussion with Delivery Team and Product Owner TeamCommunicate agreed upon scope changes inside and outside the Scrum TeamDuring each Sprint, ensure the whole team is looking ahead to the next Sprint and thinking about the upcoming User StoriesDuring each Sprint, ensure the Delivery Team has identified and sized the tasks before the Sprint Planning meetingOrganize and facilitate demonstrations of the product between the Delivery Team and Product Owner TeamEnsure a collaborative culture exists across the team and promotes team building

Requirements:
8 or more years of direct experience in one or more aspects of Information Technology (Software design/ development, IT Architecture or other related IT areas).2 or more years of direct experience working with Agile Methods, especially Scrum2 or more years of experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner or member of an Agile delivery team.2 or more years of IT Project Management experienceFamiliarity with technology, especially big data and mobile/social platformsB.A. or similar degreeExpert general computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, Design, Project, Social Media – the works)Willingness to join a small but growing startup that’s looking to change the worldBONUS POINTSProject and process training such as PMI, DMAIC, etc. desiredJira experienceSpanishEducation tech experience

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